Upcoming NatureMapping Workshops
Moving from activities to field research, NatureMapping is a tool
for students and citizens to use to help determine a healthy future for fish
and wildlife through the use of sound scientific techniques. Classroom
and field work will include the use of maps, wildlife identification tips,
habitat coding, building a search image, tracking and data collection procedures.
Tacoma Nature Center
NatureMapping for Educators
July 14-15, 2009
$70 per participant
9:00am—5:00pm each day
This workshop will provide formal and non-formal educators with the skills
needed to aid learners in the NatureMapping process. The
basic data collection and monitoring techniques of are all included, plus
activities to engage learners in the process. This two-day workshop also
includes time spent in the field applying the NatureMapping process. It
is not open to non-educators.
For more information, or to register, contact
Michele Cardinaux
(253) 591-6439
michelec@tacomaparks.com
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 S. Tyler Street, Tacoma
(253) 591-6439
www.metroparkstacoma.org
Michigan - Marquette
Training the Trainers
July 24-26, 2009
This workshop is for professionals and teachers who want in depth training on the NatureMapping protocols and technological tools.
This 2.5-day workshop also includes time spent in the field learning how to journal, the use of Naturetracker software
on a handheld PC, data analysis and how to design a project. There will be a follow-up two-day workshop for review
and more detailed fieldwork in the fall.
Contact: Emily Whittaker
emowok@gmail.com
Northwest Trek
Data Collection and Monitoring
Oct 10-11, 2009
$40 per participant (discounted - regularly $70)
9:00am—5:00pm each day
This workshop is for citizens interested in using the NatureMapping process to keep track of wildlife in their backyard, local parks and forests, or any
other natural area. This hands-on environmental learning workshop helps people take the next step after learning to enjoy wildlife.
To Register
Contact reservations at 360-832-7166
or reserve@nwtrek.org
*Registration closes Oct 1, 2009.
For more information contact Jessica Moore at 360-832-7160
More workshops will be added as sites are confirmed
For information on these workshops contact:
Karen Dvornich at the University of Washington,
(206) 616-2031
vicon@u.washington.edu
